Chinese Language and Culture IV: Master Chinese Language and Culture

Question 1

What unique feature distinguishes Chinese characters from alphabetic writing systems?

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Logographic representation

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Ideographic symbolism

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Purely phonetic construction

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Exclusively semantic usage

Question 2

Translate the Chinese idiom "千里之行，始于足下" into English.

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A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

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The journey of a thousand miles ends with a single step.

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A step on the journey of a thousand miles is a mile.

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The journey is longer than a thousand miles, but the feet are short.

Question 3

Which characteristic is NOT a feature of Chinese characters?

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Purely phonetic nature

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Pictographic origin

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Ideographic representation

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Monosyllabic pronunciation

Question 4

Chinese idioms are known for their distinctive features. Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of Chinese idioms?

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Literal and have a clear and direct meaning.

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Highly figurative and often use metaphors and similes.

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Concise and usually consist of four characters.

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Reflect Chinese culture and history, offering insights into values and beliefs.

Question 5

What is a key characteristic of Chinese characters?

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They represent complete concepts or ideas.

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They consist of only one stroke.

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They are written from left to right.

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They have no phonetic elements.

Question 6

Translate the Chinese character 爱 into English.

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Love

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Friend

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Hate

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Family

Question 7

Translate the Chinese idiom "一鸣惊人" into English:

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To make a startling debut

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To achieve lasting fame

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To speak out courageously

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To create a lot of noise

Question 8

Which of the following is **not** a type of Chinese character radical?

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Homophonic

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Semantic

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Pictographic

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Phonetic

Question 9

What is a defining characteristic of Chinese characters?

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Composed of semantic and phonetic elements

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Written consistently from left to right

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Pronounced with a single, unchanging tone

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Always have a simple structure

Question 10

What is a key characteristic of Chinese society?

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Patriarchy

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Individualism

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Secularism

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Predominance of Agriculture

Question 11

Which characteristic is a fundamental aspect of Chinese society?

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Strong family and community bonds

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Individualistic orientation

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Low power hierarchy

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Straightforward communication style

Question 12

Which characteristic is a cornerstone of Chinese culture?

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Respecting authority and hierarchical structures

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Prioritizing individualism and personal autonomy

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Communicating directly and assertively

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Believing in reincarnation and the afterlife

Question 13

Translate the Chinese idiom 一箭双雕 into English.

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To kill two birds with one stone

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To fight fire with fire

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To add insult to injury

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To put the cart before the horse

Question 14

Which of the following is not a fundamental aspect of Chinese traditional culture?

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Football

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Confucianism

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Daoism

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Buddhism

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of Chinese characters?

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Alphabetic

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Logographic

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Ideographic

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Semantic

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic that is NOT typically associated with Chinese culture?

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Individualism

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Harmony and balance

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Respect for authority

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Emphasis on education

Question 17

Which of the following is a defining feature of the Chinese writing system?

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Chinese characters originated as simple drawings representing objects or ideas.

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Chinese characters are made up of smaller units called radicals, which convey meaning or sound.

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Chinese characters are only used in formal writing, such as official documents or literature.

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Chinese characters have no phonetic component, so their pronunciation cannot be determined from their written form.

Question 18

Which of the following has NOT been a significant factor in China's economic growth?

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A favorable exchange rate

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Government investment in infrastructure and education

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A large and inexpensive labor force

Question 19

The Chinese word "一带一路" (Yīdài Yīlù) can be best translated as:

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Belt and Road Initiative

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One Belt, One Road

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The Silk Road

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The Great Wall of China

Question 20

Which characteristic is a key feature of Chinese business culture?

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Building strong personal relationships and trust

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Communicating directly and following a clear hierarchy

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Resisting new ideas and avoiding risks

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Operating with limited transparency and accountability

Question 21

Which of the following is a characteristic that does NOT apply to Chinese characters?

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They are alphabetic, consisting of letters that represent individual sounds.

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They are logographic, representing words or morphemes.

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They can be compound, formed by combining two or more characters.

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They can be semantic, conveying meaning through their shape or components.

Question 22

Which characteristic is NOT a feature of Chinese characters?

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Alphabetic

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Ideographic

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Logographic

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Morphemic

Question 23

Which principle is a cornerstone of the Chinese Legal System?

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Socialist legality

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Separation of powers

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Presumption of innocence

Question 24

China's foreign policy has shifted in recent years. Which of the following best describes this change?

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China has become more assertive and active on the global stage.

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China has become less involved in the affairs of other countries.

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China has focused on its own domestic affairs and reduced its international engagement.

Question 25

Which Chinese festival, celebrated according to the lunar calendar, typically falls in September or early October?

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Mid-Autumn Festival

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Dragon Boat Festival

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Spring Festival

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Qingming Festival

Question 26

What is a distinguishing feature of Chinese wine culture?

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Most Chinese vineyards are located in Ningxia, renowned for its ideal climate.

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Chinese winemaking primarily uses European techniques.

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Chinese wine pairings are best suited for Western cuisine.

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Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominant grape variety in Chinese wine production.

Question 27

Translate the Chinese idiom "纸上谈兵" into English.

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Armchair strategist

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Talking about soldiers on paper

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Talking soldiers on the paper

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Talking on paper soldiers

Question 28

Which characteristic is NOT unique to Peking opera?

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Stories set in contemporary times

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Elaborate costumes and makeup

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Incorporation of acrobatics

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Sung exclusively in Mandarin

Question 29

What is a defining characteristic of the Chinese education system?

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Emphasis on memorization, academic rigor, and standardized assessments

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Decentralized and locally managed

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Free and universally accessible

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Focus on fostering creativity and independent thinking

Question 30

What is the defining characteristic of traditional Chinese music?

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Use of pentatonic scales and distinctive melodic patterns

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Emphasis on harmonic complexity and polyphony

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Predominance of wind instruments over string instruments

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Extensive use of electronic instruments and modern sound effects

Question 31

Which of the following best describes China's foreign policy approach in recent years?

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Balancing interests with other countries through pragmatic diplomacy

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Limited international involvement and isolationism

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Aggressive stance towards major powers and military expansion

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Interfering in the internal affairs of other nations

Question 32

What is the meaning of the Chinese idiom "杯弓蛇影"?

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To feel threatened by imaginary dangers

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To be overly cautious

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To be paranoid

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To have a vivid imagination

Question 33

Which Chinese proverb is equivalent to the English proverb "a stitch in time saves nine"?

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亡羊補牢，猶未晚矣。

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一寸光陰一寸金，寸金難買寸光陰。

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少壯不努力，老大徒傷悲。

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前事不忘，後事之師。

Question 34

What is the main objective of the Belt and Road Initiative?

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Promote trade and infrastructure development between China and other countries

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Strengthen military alliances between China and other countries

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Spread Chinese culture worldwide

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Establish a new world order with China as the leading power

Question 35

Translate the Chinese idiom '马到成功' into English.

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Swift Success

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Hard-Earned Victory

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Lucky Triumph

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Gradual Advancement

Question 36

What distinguishes Chinese characters from other writing systems?

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They are primarily pictographs, conveying meaning through visual representations.

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They consist solely of phonetic components, representing sounds without semantic content.

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Each character always comprises two or more individual radicals.

Question 37

What is a key characteristic of Chinese business culture?

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Building strong, enduring relationships based on trust

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Communicating openly and directly

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Valuing individual achievements over collective goals

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Relying primarily on verbal communication

Question 38

How has China's foreign policy evolved in recent years, and what impact has this had on its global role?

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China has become more assertive and proactive, expanding its economic and military influence and playing a more active role in global affairs.

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China has become more isolated, reducing its engagement with other countries and withdrawing from international organizations.

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China has become more conciliatory, seeking to resolve disputes through peaceful negotiations and multilateral cooperation.

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China's foreign policy has remained largely unchanged in recent years.

Question 39

In Chinese culture, as discussed in the unit Chinese Language and Culture IV, which characteristic is NOT given significant emphasis?

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Individualism

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Collectivism

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Respect for hierarchy

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Emphasis on education

Question 40

Which of the following is a characteristic that is NOT associated with Confucianism?

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Individualism

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Emphasis on social harmony

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Respect for authority

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Importance of education

Question 41

Which Chinese idiom best translates to the English phrase "being a master of one's craft"?

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得心应手

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如鱼得水

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望洋兴叹

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一挥而就

Question 42

Which of the following is a characteristic that is NOT fundamental to Chinese culture?

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Individualism

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Collectivism

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Emphasis on education

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Respect for tradition

Question 43

How does cultural context influence the interpretation of Chinese idioms and proverbs? Explain with examples.

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Cultural context is crucial for understanding the meanings and nuances of Chinese idioms and proverbs.

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Cultural context has little impact on the interpretation of Chinese idioms and proverbs, as their meanings are universally applicable.

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Cultural context may play a role in interpreting Chinese idioms and proverbs, but it is not the primary consideration.

Question 44

How does Chinese literature shape Chinese cultural identity?

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Chinese literature reflects and reinforces societal values and beliefs, shaping Chinese cultural identity.

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Chinese literature primarily serves as entertainment, with minimal impact on cultural identity.

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Chinese literature focuses solely on historical events, with no influence on contemporary Chinese values and beliefs.

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Chinese literature has no impact on Chinese social norms, which are primarily influenced by economic and political factors.

Question 45

下列哪個成語與「事業成就顯赫」涵義相近？

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功成名就

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一鳴驚人

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一帆風順

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名垂青史

Question 46

請選擇使用正確敬語表達的句子：

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請您完成這項作業。

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你做這個題目非常厲害。

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老師，你說話真幽默。

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我認為您的意見不正確。

Question 47

下列哪篇文章的作者是魯迅？

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《阿Q正傳》

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《論語》

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《水滸傳》

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《紅樓夢》

Question 48

下列哪個節日屬於中國傳統節日？

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春節

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聖誕節

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復活節

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萬聖節

Question 49

下列哪句話表示否定的意思？

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沒有

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是的

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好的

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可以

Question 50

請選擇語法結構正確的句子：

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我喜歡看電影和游泳。

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我喜歡看電影跟游泳。

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我喜歡看的電影和游泳。

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我喜歡看的電影游泳。

Question 51

以下哪一種是中國傳統的戲曲形式？

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京劇

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歌劇

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芭蕾舞

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相聲

Question 52

近代中國著名的思想家和政治家孫中山提出了一個著名的政治綱領，其核心內容是什麼？

Accepted Answer

三民主義

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五四運動

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新文化運動

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文化大革命

Question 53

下列哪個詞彙形容中國傳統的繪畫風格？

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寫意

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印象派

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超現實主義

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抽象主義

Question 54

中國古代著名的思想家孔子主張的社會倫理道德的核心是什麼？

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仁義禮智信

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自由平等博愛

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唯心主義

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實用主義

Question 55

下列哪個節日是中國最重要的傳統節日？

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春節

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清明節

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端午節

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中秋節

Question 56

中國的四大名著中，哪部作品以水滸好漢的故事為藍本？

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水滸傳

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三國演義

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西遊記

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紅樓夢

Question 57

中國古代著名的長城是為了什麼而建造的？

Accepted Answer

抵禦外敵入侵

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促進經濟發展

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發展文化藝術

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促進民族團結

Question 58

下列哪位中國作家獲得過諾貝爾文學獎？

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莫言

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魯迅

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季羨林

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余華

Question 59

中國的傳統醫學中，以下哪種治療方法屬於中醫外治法？

Accepted Answer

拔罐

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針灸

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推拿

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中藥湯劑

Question 60

Translate the Chinese idiom "塞翁失马，焉知非福" into English and explain its underlying meaning.

Accepted Answer

Losing a horse, who knows if it's not a blessing?

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Losing a horse, it's definitely a blessing.

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Losing a horse, it's undoubtedly bad luck.

Question 61

以下哪一位是中國著名的現代文學家?

Accepted Answer

魯迅

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威廉·莎士比亞

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列夫·托爾斯泰

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亞歷山大·普希金

Question 62

下列哪一個是中國傳統節日?

Accepted Answer

中秋節

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聖誕節

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情人節

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萬聖節

Question 63

「孫子兵法」創作於哪一個朝代?

Accepted Answer

戰國

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春秋

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秦

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漢

Question 64

漢字結構可分為哪三種類型?

Accepted Answer

象形、會意、形聲

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表意、表音、表形

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偏旁、部首、筆畫

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單音、多音、異音